Electric Trim Circuit Boards Now Available
A limited supply of circuit boards are now available for the SVX-1B Electric Trim Motor Controller project on the MakerPlane Store here: http://store.makerplane.org/electric-trim-motor-controller-pcb-svx-1b/ Project kits are not available yet, so parts will need to be purchased separately. The SVX-1B is a single channel variable speed motor controller, appropriate for small aircraft electric...
Read More3D Printed Headphones
I found this interesting project online and thought that this is very cool. This is a pair of headphones that you could potentially make yourself with a 3D printer and some spare parts and they are fully functional. I can imagine aviation headsets and microphones being made in a similar fashion one day. I know it is primitive, however I think it opens up new possibilities with home-based...
Read MoreBuild it. Share it. Profit
I have created a new page under the ‘Getting Started’ menu item called ‘Build it. Share it. Profit’ that is a discussion about open source hardware, the MakerPlane business model and how contributors can be rewarded in some way for their efforts in helping build our community. The direct link is here: http://makerplane.org/?page_id=1370 If anyone has any thoughts or...
Read MoreBushCaddy Electrical Schematics Uploaded
Don Morrisey kindly allowed us to upload the electrical schematics for his BushCaddy R-120 homebuilt. His website is www.donsbushcaddy.com and has interesting information about his build and lots of hints and tips. You will find the pdf file in The Hangar Workshop, or via the Downloads page. This will be a nice supplement to the full schematics already in the repository for Vern’s Harmon...
Read MoreOpen Source Trim Servo Controller Project
I have just uploaded another excellent project from Vern into the repository The Hangar Workshop. It is the SVX-1B Servo Controller. This can be used for electric trim systems in experimental aircraft. There will be additional information on the project to come once documentation is completed, however there should be enough information on the schematic for an experienced builder to get...
Read MorePCB Holder Project
I have been getting rather busy with assembling avionics units being sold through the store and my alligator clip ‘helping hands’ were getting fairly hopeless holding the boards for soldering. I decided to have a look around to find something better to do the job and saw this online: Very nice but expensive. I don’t have a 3D printer available yet and there...
Read MoreMakerPlane on opensource.com
I was fortunate enough to attend a modeling and simulation conference in Orlando last month and had a great chat with the folks at the Red Hat Linux booth. We got into a fantastic conversation about open source and they were very interested in MakerPlane and how we are applying the principles of the open source model to aviation and for hardware specifically. Well one thing led to another...
Read MoreBest of the Holiday Season!
It has been a very eventful 2012 for MakerPlane and I am looking forward to a week off with my family to celebrate the holiday season and recharge for what will be a very exciting 2013. Have a great holiday season and a wonderful New Year! Share
Read MoreContributors Wanted!
Hey Everyone! I need to put my hand up and ask for assistance from the group! I am running myself thin taking on lots of projects with MakerPlane and would like to get some help to get the website, forum traffic and discussion up more. We have a lot of talented folks out there that are either Subscribers to the Newsletter, or members of the MakerPlane forums and there are only 3 or 4 people that...
Read MoreComplete Aircraft Electrical System Wiring Schematics
We have just uploaded a new document into the repository, complements of resident avionics design guru Vern Little. It is the complete electrical system and avionics wiring diagrams for a VFR glass panel. It is from Vern’s own panel, designed and built for his RV-4/Harmen Rocket-II homebuilt aircraft. The schematics include master, ignition lighting, autopilot, audio etc…....
Read MorePrototype Build Update 6 Nov 12
Hi Everyone, It has been a while since the last update. Things have been extremely busy with the launch of the store and getting additional content up into the free open source repository. At the same time I have made a bit more progress with the prototype and have been busy cutting parts out on the CNC. I did have a few issues to overcome with the build, including blunt bits and melting...
Read MoreArduino-based Air Data Instrument
I have just uploaded a open source avionics project into The Hangar Workshop, the Air Data Instrument which is from Dangerpants Labs. It can also be accessed from the Downloads page on this site. The Air Data Instrument (ADI) is simple, Arduino-based instrument which reads ambient air pressure, ambient air temperature, and differential air pressure, as well as incorporating a real-time clock....
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